Showing results for triggers. Search instead for tigges.

triggers

VERB

cause to happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bring about cause generate produce prompt provoke set off spark start

STRONG

activate elicit

WEAK

give rise to set in motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy end halt prevent stop

WEAK

block check

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Italy’s energy minister said in March that the country’s coal-powered plants—currently on standby—could be reactivated if the conflict in the Middle East triggers an energy crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Cerebras, though, has decided to greenlight share sales based on 11 triggers over the opening six months of trading, with some selling allowed almost immediately.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"It turned out that roseoflavin triggers ferroptosis in low concentrations," says the group leader, "our experiments show the feasibility of this concept."

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The by-election date is yet to be announced and depends on when the government triggers the formal process.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

There’s a loud snap of a trap as the pod triggers.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins